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AD03 GZX

2003 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,371 mi
Last recorded95,371 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 GZX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 95,371 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 91,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 91,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Eml warning light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,984 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 85,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 78,623 miles

Offside Rear OF ENGINE SOAKED WITH OIL ?

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 78,623 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear OF ENGINE SOAKED WITH OIL ?

REAR SERVICE BRAKE EFFORTS LOW

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,766 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,671 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 60,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,871 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 48,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 48,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 44,595 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 44,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2009 39,537 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 39,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 35,170 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 35,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 May 2007 30,660 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 24,268 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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AD03 GZX is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 59,774 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 GZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 GZX registered?

AD03 GZX is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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